Welcome again from sunny Las Vegas, where the tool-crazed journalists all travel in the depths of winter. But it’s not just the sunny warmth we seek, it’s really all about the tools, gear, and building technology showcased at the 2019 World of Concrete (WOC) trade show. From the latest in job site drone surveillance of your employees and subs, to a plain old jackhammer (albeit now equipped with worldwide-enabled GPS locating hardware), this is the place to reset your knowledge of the current state of construction tools and equipment. And unlike other expositions, the World of Concrete features a huge outdoor area so it’s the best place to get your hands on many of the bigger and messier tools and try them out. In this, its 44th year, the WOC show had over 60,500 registered attendees and featured more than 1,500 exhibiting companies. Of course I can never see all of it, but here are some of the highlights. Read More
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The Wonderful World of Concrete 2018 Edition
Home Fixated’s roving reporter Michael Springer checking in once again from Las Vegas, this time at the World of Concrete 2018 trade show. I just spent a few days walking the show indoors and out to find the latest construction tools, accessories, and gear from some of our favorite exhibitors of the event. And thrown in just for fun are some cool looking vehicles and machinery, the likes of which I only see at this show, so I figure they’re worth sharing. Read More
